Gold Note - PH-10 - Phono Stage

Reference-level vinyl playback with real control

"Full-bodied and complex… accurate and lifelike” - The Absolute Sound

The Gold Note PH-10 is built for one thing: getting the most out of your cartridge without making setup a hassle.

It combines serious analog performance with a simple front-panel control system, so you can dial everything in properly without opening the unit or flipping tiny switches.

Clean, flexible, and extremely quiet, it’s one of the most complete phono stages in its class.

At a glance

• MM & MC compatible (2 inputs)
• Color display with Single Knob Control
• Adjustable gain, load, impedance
• RIAA, Decca, Columbia (+ Enhanced modes)
• RCA + balanced XLR outputs (+12dB XLR)
• Stores settings for two cartridges
• Upgradeable with PSU-10

“one of the most flexible and best-sounding phono stages we’ve tested” - LB Tech Reviews

Why it stands out

Actually easy to dial in
Adjust gain, load, and EQ in real time using the front display. No dip switches, no guesswork.

Two inputs, fully independent
Run two turntables or cartridges with saved settings for each. Switch instantly.

Correct EQ when it matters
Beyond RIAA, Decca and Columbia curves let older pressings sound more natural and balanced.

Clean, revealing sound
Neutral, low noise, and highly detailed. This is about accuracy, not coloration.

Sound profile

"inky black silence” - The Ear

Leans neutral and resolving. Tight bass, strong detail, smooth top end. Not warm or tube-like.

Key specs

• Inputs: 2 × RCA (MM/MC)
• Outputs: RCA + XLR (+12dB)
• Load: 10Ω – 47kΩ
• EQ: RIAA, Decca, Columbia (+ Enhanced)
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.3dB (up to 50kHz Enhanced)
• THD: <0.05%
• SNR: 89dB
• Dimensions: 200 × 80 × 260 mm

Bottom line

The PH-10 gives you real control without complexity.

If you want a phono stage that lets you properly match your cartridge and actually hear the difference, this is one of the strongest options in its range.